The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Owners Group

[ACDSNY]

I've booked our first trip

The 1-bedroom will make our first trip extra special, although a studio would have been fine. I hope we will not be spoiled forever, and always want a 1-bedroom

Enjoy your first trip home, you'll never want a studio again! I've gotten to the point if there's more than two of us then no studio.

 

[justkeepswimmin]

I've booked our first trip


The 1-bedroom will make our first trip extra special, although a studio would have been fine. I hope we will not be spoiled forever, and always want a 1-bedroom

Just to echo what everyone else is saying here, we just completed a 3 night stay in a 2 bdrm lockoff and I called member services on the DRIVE HOME, to change our 2 nights at Mother's Day from a studio to a 1 bedroom. Until it is just my dh and I again, I doubt we will ever stay in a studio again. We did stay in one here in September and while it was very nice, the 1 bedroom truly felt like a home away from home and not a hotel. I want that feeling every trip so that was also the big reason my dh added on points as a Christmas present. I am so addicted!

 

[Longhairbear]

Just to echo what everyone else is saying here, we just completed a 3 night stay in a 2 bdrm lockoff and I called member services on the DRIVE HOME, to change our 2 nights at Mother's Day from a studio to a 1 bedroom. Until it is just my dh and I again, I doubt we will ever stay in a studio again. We did stay in one here in September and while it was very nice, the 1 bedroom truly felt like a home away from home and not a hotel. I want that feeling every trip so that was also the big reason my dh added on points as a Christmas present. I am so addicted!

We also got spoiled. We only get a studio when that's all we have points for.

 

[franandaj]

I doubt we will ever stay in a studio again. We did stay in one here in September and while it was very nice, the 1 bedroom truly felt like a home away from home and not a hotel. I want that feeling every trip so that was also the big reason my dh added on points as a Christmas present. I am so addicted!

I've haven't stayed in a studio yet, but just love the one bedrooms! For me just staying at the GCV will be a luxury considering that the walk from the park to get to our car may possibly be longer than the actual drive to our real home! We have five 1 & 2 night trips booked so far in the next year, and that's how many times we have ever stayed over in Anaheim in over ten years!

 

[stopher1]

We have five 1 & 2 night trips booked so far in the next year, and that's how many times we have ever stayed over in Anaheim in over ten years!

Oh how fun! I wish I were living closer so I could get there more often. I LOVE staying there. Can't wait to go back in May. We were going to be there in July, but ended up moving our trip up several weeks, so I'm very excited!

 

[franandaj]

Oh how fun! I wish I were living closer so I could get there more often. I LOVE staying there. Can't wait to go back in May. We were going to be there in July, but ended up moving our trip up several weeks, so I'm very excited!

Also please let me know where you'll be posting reports on you upcoming stay at WDW, we're only 9 days behind you with the same resorts, but in reverse order. We might possibly overlap at the THV.

 

[stopher1]

Also please let me know where you'll be posting reports on you upcoming stay at WDW, we're only 9 days behind you with the same resorts, but in reverse order. We might possibly overlap at the THV.

Nice. Enjoy your stay! I doubt that I'll have a TR posted before you leave...but I'll try. I "might" be able to do a live one - and I might not. It kind of depends. We'll have my folks along as well, and after the kids are in bed (when I'd probably post some stuff) they'll probably want to sit and talk...so I'm not promising anything. But I'll sure try!

 

[ACDSNY]

Over the last year we've been switching from a FEB UY to AUG UY. The process of buying and selling is almost complete, we've put our last SSR contract up for sale and added on the same amount of points at VGC.

These are Happy New Year to me points!

 

[franandaj]

Nice. Enjoy your stay! I doubt that I'll have a TR posted before you leave...but I'll try. I "might" be able to do a live one - and I might not. It kind of depends. We'll have my folks along as well, and after the kids are in bed (when I'd probably post some stuff) they'll probably want to sit and talk...so I'm not promising anything. But I'll sure try!

We'll have the folks as well but no kids. I've planned lots of downtime in the resorts so I hope to do a live TR. I just remember enjoying your photos from the GCV when you were out here for your solo trip.

We'll be in the park (DL, sorry that's the only one I call "the park") on NYE this year. First time out of the house on that night in over 10 years. I know it will be crowded, but it should be fun!

 

[stopher1]

We'll have the folks as well but no kids. I've planned lots of downtime in the resorts so I hope to do a live TR. I just remember enjoying your photos from the GCV when you were out here for your solo trip.

We'll be in the park (DL, sorry that's the only one I call "the park") on NYE this year. First time out of the house on that night in over 10 years. I know it will be crowded, but it should be fun!

How nice you are! In case you were interested in a few more... here's my TR from my recent trip west Stopher's DL Solo Trip Nov/Dec 2009

I do too! But for me it goes back to my days of working in "the park." It's funny because my DW never worked in the park, but after nearly 16 years of marriage and 2 years dating prior to that, she knows exactly what I am referring to whenever I mention "the park"! My kids have even picked up on it. I don't do it all the time with other people, but even then it does still come out. And whenever I'm talking with my old fellow CM friends, wow, it's all any of us say. When we lived in Orange just moments from the park, I'd call my wife up from work and ask if she wanted to go get some dinner in the park sometimes... what fun that was. Ahh to have that luxury once more. Maybe someday...

 

[BeccaG]

. . .I do too! But for me it goes back to my days of working in "the park."

I wonder how many DVC westcoasters are former cast members? I am, stopher1 is. . anyone else?

 

[lisah0711]

I wonder how many DVC westcoasters are former cast members? I am, stopher1 is. . anyone else?

I am! Tomorrowland Merchandise Hostess 1978-1979 -- I can sew your name on your Mickey Mouse ears!

 

[I'm_Wishing]

After more than a year of debate, we finally decided to become members at VGC!I think it was more of a present for us than the kids.Already planning our trips for the next few years.

 

[lisah0711]

After more than a year of debate, we finally decided to become members at VGC!I think it was more of a present for us than the kids.Already planning our trips for the next few years.

Congratulations and welcome home!

 

[stopher1]

I am! Tomorrowland Merchandise Hostess 1978-1979 -- I can sew your name on your Mickey Mouse ears!

The real question is, would you charge less than they do at the park though?

I was in Fantasyland Foods, primarily at Carnation Plaza Gardens. 1987-90. I can still scoop an awesome ice cream cone!

I wonder how many DVC westcoasters are former cast members? I am, stopher1 is. . anyone else?

Where were you Becca?

After more than a year of debate, we finally decided to become members at VGC!I think it was more of a present for us than the kids.Already planning our trips for the next few years.

Awesome! Congrats, Welcome Home, and Welcome to the DIS!

 

[BeccaG]

Where were you Becca?

I was a character host from 96-98 and moved over to inoventions when it opened until January of 2000.

 

[ACDSNY]

After more than a year of debate, we finally decided to become members at VGC!I think it was more of a present for us than the kids.Already planning our trips for the next few years.

Welcome! I think you'll be very happy with VGC. It's such a nice short flight to Orange County for those Disney fixes. Got to love those Southwest Ding Fares.

 

[lulubelle]

I wish I could join the "former CM club", but my DD can!

She went through the College Program. Started at Buzz, opened Nemo, went to Dream Squad, was a Plaid and finished up in Guest Relations at The Grand.

She is graduating from college in May and I hope she returns to Disney, but I think it is more my dream than hers!

Meanwhile, I bought AKL with her CM discount, but paid full price for GCV. Oh, the shame, I know.

 

[lisah0711]

The real question is, would you charge less than they do at the park though?

We didn't charge to sew the names back then but we didn't have the fancy sewing machines then either. In fact, we also had to make the bows to turn the Mickey ears into the Minnie ears!

I was a character host from 96-98 and moved over to inoventions when it opened until January of 2000.

I bet you have a lot of interesting stories about hanging out with the characters. When I was at DL the poor characters had to fend for themselves.

I wish I could join the "former CM club", but my DD can!

She went through the College Program. Started at Buzz, opened Nemo, went to Dream Squad, was a Plaid and finished up in Guest Relations at The Grand.

She is graduating from college in May and I hope she returns to Disney, but I think it is more my dream than hers!

Meanwhile, I bought AKL with her CM discount, but paid full price for GCV. Oh, the shame, I know.

Wow your daughter got to do a lot!

Happy New Year to all the VGC Owners!

 

[stopher1]

Happy New Year! Here's to a great 2010.